Howard, who was wanted on charges of trafficking cocaine, led police on a short car chase that ended in the 1400 block of Monticello Court on June 19 about 1:25 p.m., according to the police report.

Officers say Howard crashed into a pole and then fled the scene on foot.

Investigators say Howard resisted arrest and police had to use force to take him into custody. Police say neither Tasers nor other equipment available to officers was used during the arrest.

Howard was then taken to a local hospital, per police procedure, for injuries he sustained in the crash and during his arrest. Howard remained in police custody on multiple traffic violations including attempting to elude police.

Officers say while Howard was hospitalized they discovered he had an outstanding warrant on charges of trafficking cocaine.

Howard died in the hospital on June 23.

His death is now under investigation by the homicide unit which will turn their findings over to the district attorney.

The two officers who arrested Howard are not on administrative leave.

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